Thirteenth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD XIII)

21 - 26 April 2012Doha, Qatar

Key Issues

The Secretary-General of UNCTAD will keep all stakeholders informed of progress in the preparations for the Conference on a regular basis.

Dates:

15 April 2012 (Sunday) - Flag raising ceremony

21 April 2012 (Saturday) - Opening plenary meeting

26 April 2012 (Thursday) - Closing plenary meeting

Theme: Development-centred globalization: Towards inclusive and sustainable growth and development

Sub-themes:

Enhancing the enabling economic environment at all levels in support of inclusive and sustainable development.

Strengthening all forms of cooperation and partnerships for trade and development, including North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation.

Addressing persistent and emerging development challenges as related to their implications for trade and development and interrelated issues in the areas of finance, technology, investment and sustainable development.